WHAT IS PUBERTY?

Puberty (say: PYOO-ber-tee) is the name for the time when your body begins to develop and change as you move from kid to adult.

We're talking about stuff like girls developing breasts and boys starting to look more like men. During puberty, your body will grow faster than at any other time in your life, except for when you were a baby. 

When does it happen?

Usually, puberty starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and ages 9 and 15 in boys. This wide range in ages may help explain why some of your friends still look like young kids whereas others look more like adults.

How does it help us?

It helps to know about the changes that puberty causes before they happen. It's

also important to remember that everybody goes through these changes.

How puberty affects our emotions?

During puberty, your emotions may become stronger and more intense. One minute you may feel on top of the world, and the next minute you may feel down in the dumps. Feeling really sad can be difficult. If that happens, talk with your parents or other adults you trust for support. 

SOURCE: www.kidshealth.org